The president of the Russian Military History Association, a First Class State Councilor of the Russian Federation, and vice president of Russia, Vladimir Medinsky, announced that work on a new social studies textbook for schoolchildren is nearing completion. He stated that the forthcoming textbook will be substantially improved compared to its predecessors and will reflect current developments both inside Russia and around the world. TASS reported his remarks.
Medinsky stressed the need for a sweeping reform of social studies education, a position supported by nearly all teachers. He argued that the Social Studies course should be actively taught and must present the most up-to-date information about events unfolding in Russia and in international context.
According to Medinsky, the updated social studies curriculum should include an examination of Russia’s role and its significance in shaping a just world order based on the equality of nations and peoples, moving away from claims of global dominance and reinforcing multipolarity. He added that social studies is a crucial subject, one that should be relevant to students and connected to the broader story of social progress throughout history.
Earlier, Russian Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov indicated plans to develop unified state textbooks across all subjects for Russian schools within two to three years. At present, a unified history textbook has already been produced.
In December, Rosobrnadzor did not rule out the possibility of including the topic, Fundamentals of Security and Defense of the Homeland, in the Unified State Exam. Anzor Muzaev, head of the department, noted that preparations would be made to develop a unified state exam on a new subject if necessary. He also stated that in the future the number of tasks related to the special military operation and the introduction of new assets into Russia may increase within the Unified State Examination framework.
Previously, scientists from the Higher School of Economics (HSE) indicated that nearly the entire sector within the Russian Federation experiences high levels of personnel fragility.